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Valspar The North Wind Blows

V140-5 · #7F837D · LRV 22.2

Compare with other brands: Behr Coastal Storm is a 97% match

The North Wind Blows (V140-5) is a dark cool gray from Valspar with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 22.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Coastal Storm (97% match).

Compare The North Wind Blows with other brands

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LRV

22.2 · Dark

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

V140-5

HEX

#7F837D

RGB

127, 131, 125

HSL

100°, 2%, 50%

Family

Grays

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The North Wind Blows FAQ

What undertone does The North Wind Blows have?

The North Wind Blows is a dark cool gray with a subtle green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of The North Wind Blows?

The North Wind Blows has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to The North Wind Blows in other brands?

Behr: Coastal Storm (MQ6-20), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Geddy Gray (CW-720), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Cityscape (SW 7067), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cityscape (HGSW7067), 96%; PPG: Thunderbolt (PPG10-06), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Enchanted Eve (DE6313), 95%; Glidden: Thunderbolt (PPG10-06), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of The North Wind Blows?

The HEX code of The North Wind Blows (V140-5) is #7F837D, RGB 127, 131, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.